Real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in December, following two months of growth, despite 14 of 20 sectors increasing in the month. Goods-producing industries contracted 0.2% in the month with the utilities, construction and manufacturing sectors accounting for all of the decline in this industries grouping. Meanwhile, services-producing industries were largely unchanged in December as growth across most sectors was offset by declines in educational services and healthcare and social assistance.
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